3 players to watch in Bills season opener vs. Jets

3 players to watch in Bills season opener vs. Jets

SS Micah Hyde

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Like their receiving corps, Buffalo’s secondary saw a large amount of turnover in the offseason. Not one player who will be starting in the Bills’ secondary on Sunday was on Buffalo’s roster last season.

Tre’Davious White, the team’s starting cornerback, was selected by Buffalo in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Their other starting cornerback, E.J. Gaines, was just acquired in a trade that sent wide receiver Sammy Watkins to the Los Angeles Rams. Former Cleveland Browns’ defensive back Jordan Poyer will be the Bills’ starting free safety.

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However, the player that will be the most fascinating to look at in Buffalo’s season opener is Micah Hyde, the crown jewel of their offseason. Hyde, who played all over the Green Bay Packers’ secondary throughout his time with the team, will likely serve as a swiss army knife in the Bills’ defense this season.

While Hyde is listed as Buffalo’s starting strong safety, he could also see time at cornerback. He could even see time at outside linebacker in the team’s “big nickel” formation. If everything goes according to plan, Hyde will be an anchor on the Bills’ defense for the foreseeable future. He’ll hopefully start his reign of dominance on Sunday.